Expertise
Philosophy of physics; quantum mechanics; laws of nature; electron spin; many-worlds interpretation
Profile
Sebens studies the philosophy of physics, focusing on the foundations of quantum mechanics, classical field theory, and quantum field theory.
Languages Spoken
English;
Faculty Bio
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009; M.St., University of Oxford, 2010; M.S., University of Michigan, 2013; Ph.D., 2015. Assistant Professor, Caltech, 2018-23; Professor, 2023-.
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